Time-domain reflectometry (TDR) and time-domain transmission (TDT) are the most common tools for verification and analysis of the transmission properties of high-speed systems and components. Signal path discontinuities that cause reflections can be precisely located and quantified through TDR. Transmission parameters such as attenuation, pulse degradation and propagation times are determined through TDT. There are three key elements that determine the precision of any TDR/TDT measurement system: • The edge speed of the stimulus pulse produced by the TDR • The bandwidth of the channel used to receive the pulses from the device under test (DUT) • The maintenance of pulse fidelity through minimizing cabling lengths to and from the DUT